Sign In Register

San Felipe Lachilló, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Felipe Lachilló is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 905. Elevation: 3,196 ft (974 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

905 Population 3/sq mi density
3,196 ft Elevation 974 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
45.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

Discover San Felipe Lachilló, Mexico

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population905
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation3,196 ft (974 m)
Population905
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation3,196 ft (974 m)
Coordinates16.0105°, -96.1550°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation45.3 inches (1,151 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Felipe Lachilló

San Felipe Lachilló is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 905. The city sits at an elevation of 3,196 feet (974 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 29 business establishments.

Income: San Felipe Lachilló vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)29

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Felipe Lachilló has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,196 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,196 ft (974 m)
Area273.8 sq mi (709.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates16.0105°N, 96.1550°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,656 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 83 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 21 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 21 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 134 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 137 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 124 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 123 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 77 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 64 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 116 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 109 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 28 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 143 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 52 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 84 km
Apr 11, 2018 57 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.5 128 km
Jun 14, 2017 57 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico M5.5 133 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 62 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 12 km
Mar 5, 2025 60 km SSE of Santa Gertrudis Miramar, Mexico M5.5 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 136 km
2024 John Category 3 257 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 29 km
2022 Bonnie Category 1 294 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 212 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 74 km
2011 Hilary Category 1 285 km
1998 Lester Category 2 168 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 81 km
1997 Rick Category 1 21 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 1.6 m 10 21 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 50 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 28 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 94 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 120 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 38 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 9.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 6.9 in
August 72°F (22°C) 8.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 9.3 in
October 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in Coldest

San Felipe Lachilló has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 69°F in December to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (0.2").

View full weather details →

Museums in San Felipe Lachilló

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Parque Eco-arqueológico Copalita

Farmers Markets in San Felipe Lachilló

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 3 de Mayo

Airports Near San Felipe Lachilló

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahías de Huatulco International AirportHUXLarge Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for San Felipe Lachilló.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About San Felipe Lachilló

What is the population of San Felipe Lachilló?

San Felipe Lachilló has a population of 905 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 273.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Felipe Lachilló?

San Felipe Lachilló has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches.

How is the job market in San Felipe Lachilló?

The job market in San Felipe Lachilló is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 29 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Compare San Felipe Lachilló with another city: